Audi Q3 2014 vs BMW X1 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Audi Q3 engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Audi Q3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi Q3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi Q3 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q3 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 173 mm (6.8 inches) | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X1 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi Q3 is 5 cm shorter than the BMW X1, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1365 litres | 1550 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Audi Q3 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q3 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW X1, which means Audi Q3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`225 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X1 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 17 200 | |
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